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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Charles C. Casper
Jun 12, 2026
Batavia - Charles C. Casper, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 11, 1953 in Batavia, son of the late Harold and Nancy J. Carroll Casper.Throughout his life, he found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He enjoyed grilling for family and friends, spending time...
Edward R. Doody, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Batavia - Edward R. Doody, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home with his family by his side.Ed was born on April 14, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Earl Ray and Jean Dean Doody.He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He dedicated...
Joyce B Hart
Jun 8, 2026
Joyce Hart, lovingly known to family and friends as "Nana," passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her family following a sudden fall. She was 89 years old.
Born on June 18, 1936, to Russell Brimmer and Nathallia Hargrave Brimmer, Joyce grew up in LeRoy, New York, where she developed the values of faith, hard work, family,...
Tamara Lynn Goetz
Jun 7, 2026
Tamara Lynn Goetz, 63, of Ontario, New York, and Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026.
Tammy was born on August 8, 1962, in Rochester, New York, to Harry S. Crosier and Beverly Crosier. She grew up in Bergen, New York, and graduated from Byron-Bergen High School.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years,...
William W Wakeman
Jun 6, 2026
Alabama's oldest teenager graduated to glory on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born and residing on Lewiston Road for all of his 88 years, Bill Wakeman lived, loved, and served his family and neighbors with generosity and joy.
Bill was born on October 5, 1937, to Edith Newton Wakeman and William Henry Wakeman, who trained him in the ways of self-sufficiency that...
Pauline May Crossett
Jun 4, 2026
Pauline May Crossett passed away peacefully at home on June 4th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1941, in Seaford, Delaware the fourth daughter of Viola (Bartz) Shattuck and Mervin Shattuck. Pauline shared stories of how she was her father's favorite and how he always carried her around on a pillow.
Because her family...
Samuel Duane Ferris
Jun 3, 2026
Alabama - Samuel Duane Ferris, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by family.
Born on November 23, 1972 in Batavia, Samuel lived a life marked by love, dedication, humor, and kindness. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by the...
Walter L. Hejl
Jun 2, 2026
Walter L. Hejl, 92, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Batavia, New York.
Walter was a loving husband, step-father, and family man whose greatest joy in life was spending time with those he loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (Donohue) Hejl; his step-son, Walter Hirtreiter, daughter in law Ping Chen, and many extended family members.
He was preceded...
Richard C. Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Richard C. Smith, aged 59, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Richard was born on March 5, 1967 in Lockport, son to Colleen K. Smith.
He had many fond memories of growing up on Edward Street in Batavia and made many lifelong friends there. Richard was honored to have spent much of his life being a coach to many...
Marianne Cupler
May 31, 2026
Marianne (Easton) Cupler, 66, of Wyoming, New York, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1959, in Batavia, daughter of the late Wilbur and Julia (Mickolaczyk) Easton.
Marianne was a woman with an open heart who welcomed everyone she met with kindness and compassion. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to...
Karyle Smith
May 31, 2026
Karyle Leanne (Mierke) Smith of Elba, peacefully entered her eternal garden of rest on May 31st, 2026, at the age of 82. Born December 29th, 1943, to Harold Francis and Luella Mary (Bastian) Mierke of Lyons, NY.
Karyle is survived by her children Shawn (Donna) Lane, Michele (Frank) Maniaci, Patrick (Debra) Lane, David (Denise) Morse, Francis (Patricia) Smith, Brian (Sue) Smith,...
Barbara Ann Greenbaum
May 28, 2026
Barbara Ann (Platt) Greenbaum, 73, of Batavia, New York, passed away on May 28, 2026, at Crossroads House in Batavia, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1953, in Batavia, the same community she would call home throughout her life.
Barbara was the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Foote) Platt, who preceded her in death. She was a...
Barbara R. Manes
May 28, 2026
Barbara Ruth Manes passed away peacefully on May 28th 2026 on her 85th birthday.
She was a loving mother to Debbie, Glenn (Lisa), Chris (Candy), and Timothy (Molly), devoted wife to James, and adoring grandmother to Brittany, Chris, Julianna, Stormi and Owen. Her greatest joys were her 9 great-grandchildren Peyton, Aliyah, and Camilla (Chris and Zaneta Manes) Shea (Britt and...
Daniel Peter Trendel
May 27, 2026
Batavia - Daniel Peter Trendel, 82, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center.He was born on August 20, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Walter Trendel, Sr. and Eileen Murtaugh Trendel.Dan proudly served his country from 1961-1963 in the United States Army and worked at the New York State School for the...
Shirley Ann Taylor
May 26, 2026
On May 26, 2026, Shirley Taylor was taken to the Lord.
She was born February 22, 1950 In Batavia, daughter of the late Albin and Helen (Macugowski) Simonds.
Shirley loved life and could always be heard laughing. She always had a positive attitude.
She owned and operated her own Hair Salon in her home for years. Her clients were like family to her....
Braad Brooks
May 20, 2026
Oakfield - Braad Brooks, age 74, passed away at his home on May 20, 2026.He was born on October 10, 1951, in Batavia a son of the late Wilfred S. and Juanita A. Thomas Brooks.A lifetime resident of Oakfield, he was employed at My-T Acres in Batavia for many years. Braad enjoyed cooking and loved his cats.He is survived by...
Jeanette Moss
May 20, 2026
Jeanette (Jan) Moss, 73, of Batavia, NY, passed away on May 20, 2026, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY.
Jeanette was born on February 6, 1953, in Rochester, NY, to the late Edwin and Lucille (Folts) Beach.
Jan loved animals and found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking hearty meals for those...
Nicholas J. Galvani
May 14, 2026
Basom - Nicholas J. Galvani, 77 of Basom, passed away Thursday (May 14, 2026) at his home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and his loving family.Nicholas was born April 14, 1949 in Suffern, New York, a son of the late Teno and Josephine (Simpson) Galvani.Nick loved to spend time with family and friends. He loved to go hunting...
Daniel G. Cherry, Sr.
May 10, 2026
Daniel Cherry, Sr., age 64, passed away on May 10, 2026, at his home in Batavia.Daniel was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald Wiehle of Arizona and Linda Nickson of Oakfield. Later adopted by Richard Cherry Sr. Daniel had a great love of camping and the outdoors as well as a deep passion for the arts. His love...
Fred Lewis Smith
May 9, 2026
Fred Lewis Smith, 93, of Elba and formerly of Bergen, passed away on May 9, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia after a brief illness.
Fred was born on June 19, 1932 in Avon NY to the late Louis W. and Lula P. (Hardy) Smith and grew up in Pavilion NY.
Fred proudly served as former president of the Wyoming...
Charles C. Casper
Jun 12, 2026
Batavia - Charles C. Casper, age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.He was born on November 11, 1953 in Batavia, son of the late Harold and Nancy J. Carroll Casper.Throughout his life, he found great joy in the simple pleasures of the outdoors. He enjoyed grilling for family and friends, spending time...
Edward R. Doody, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Batavia - Edward R. Doody, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the New York State Veterans Home with his family by his side.Ed was born on April 14, 1947 in Batavia, a son of the late Earl Ray and Jean Dean Doody.He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He dedicated...
Joyce B Hart
Jun 8, 2026
Joyce Hart, lovingly known to family and friends as "Nana," passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her family following a sudden fall. She was 89 years old.
Born on June 18, 1936, to Russell Brimmer and Nathallia Hargrave Brimmer, Joyce grew up in LeRoy, New York, where she developed the values of faith, hard work, family,...
Tamara Lynn Goetz
Jun 7, 2026
Tamara Lynn Goetz, 63, of Ontario, New York, and Palm Bay, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026.
Tammy was born on August 8, 1962, in Rochester, New York, to Harry S. Crosier and Beverly Crosier. She grew up in Bergen, New York, and graduated from Byron-Bergen High School.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years,...
William W Wakeman
Jun 6, 2026
Alabama's oldest teenager graduated to glory on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born and residing on Lewiston Road for all of his 88 years, Bill Wakeman lived, loved, and served his family and neighbors with generosity and joy.
Bill was born on October 5, 1937, to Edith Newton Wakeman and William Henry Wakeman, who trained him in the ways of self-sufficiency that...
Pauline May Crossett
Jun 4, 2026
Pauline May Crossett passed away peacefully at home on June 4th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1941, in Seaford, Delaware the fourth daughter of Viola (Bartz) Shattuck and Mervin Shattuck. Pauline shared stories of how she was her father's favorite and how he always carried her around on a pillow.
Because her family...
Samuel Duane Ferris
Jun 3, 2026
Alabama - Samuel Duane Ferris, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by family.
Born on November 23, 1972 in Batavia, Samuel lived a life marked by love, dedication, humor, and kindness. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
He is survived by the...
Walter L. Hejl
Jun 2, 2026
Walter L. Hejl, 92, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Batavia, New York.
Walter was a loving husband, step-father, and family man whose greatest joy in life was spending time with those he loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (Donohue) Hejl; his step-son, Walter Hirtreiter, daughter in law Ping Chen, and many extended family members.
He was preceded...
Richard C. Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Richard C. Smith, aged 59, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Richard was born on March 5, 1967 in Lockport, son to Colleen K. Smith.
He had many fond memories of growing up on Edward Street in Batavia and made many lifelong friends there. Richard was honored to have spent much of his life being a coach to many...
Marianne Cupler
May 31, 2026
Marianne (Easton) Cupler, 66, of Wyoming, New York, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1959, in Batavia, daughter of the late Wilbur and Julia (Mickolaczyk) Easton.
Marianne was a woman with an open heart who welcomed everyone she met with kindness and compassion. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to...
Karyle Smith
May 31, 2026
Karyle Leanne (Mierke) Smith of Elba, peacefully entered her eternal garden of rest on May 31st, 2026, at the age of 82. Born December 29th, 1943, to Harold Francis and Luella Mary (Bastian) Mierke of Lyons, NY.
Karyle is survived by her children Shawn (Donna) Lane, Michele (Frank) Maniaci, Patrick (Debra) Lane, David (Denise) Morse, Francis (Patricia) Smith, Brian (Sue) Smith,...
Barbara Ann Greenbaum
May 28, 2026
Barbara Ann (Platt) Greenbaum, 73, of Batavia, New York, passed away on May 28, 2026, at Crossroads House in Batavia, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1953, in Batavia, the same community she would call home throughout her life.
Barbara was the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Foote) Platt, who preceded her in death. She was a...
Barbara R. Manes
May 28, 2026
Barbara Ruth Manes passed away peacefully on May 28th 2026 on her 85th birthday.
She was a loving mother to Debbie, Glenn (Lisa), Chris (Candy), and Timothy (Molly), devoted wife to James, and adoring grandmother to Brittany, Chris, Julianna, Stormi and Owen. Her greatest joys were her 9 great-grandchildren Peyton, Aliyah, and Camilla (Chris and Zaneta Manes) Shea (Britt and...
Daniel Peter Trendel
May 27, 2026
Batavia - Daniel Peter Trendel, 82, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center.He was born on August 20, 1943 in Batavia, son of the late Walter Trendel, Sr. and Eileen Murtaugh Trendel.Dan proudly served his country from 1961-1963 in the United States Army and worked at the New York State School for the...
Shirley Ann Taylor
May 26, 2026
On May 26, 2026, Shirley Taylor was taken to the Lord.
She was born February 22, 1950 In Batavia, daughter of the late Albin and Helen (Macugowski) Simonds.
Shirley loved life and could always be heard laughing. She always had a positive attitude.
She owned and operated her own Hair Salon in her home for years. Her clients were like family to her....
Braad Brooks
May 20, 2026
Oakfield - Braad Brooks, age 74, passed away at his home on May 20, 2026.He was born on October 10, 1951, in Batavia a son of the late Wilfred S. and Juanita A. Thomas Brooks.A lifetime resident of Oakfield, he was employed at My-T Acres in Batavia for many years. Braad enjoyed cooking and loved his cats.He is survived by...
Jeanette Moss
May 20, 2026
Jeanette (Jan) Moss, 73, of Batavia, NY, passed away on May 20, 2026, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY.
Jeanette was born on February 6, 1953, in Rochester, NY, to the late Edwin and Lucille (Folts) Beach.
Jan loved animals and found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking hearty meals for those...
Nicholas J. Galvani
May 14, 2026
Basom - Nicholas J. Galvani, 77 of Basom, passed away Thursday (May 14, 2026) at his home under the care of HomeCare & Hospice and his loving family.Nicholas was born April 14, 1949 in Suffern, New York, a son of the late Teno and Josephine (Simpson) Galvani.Nick loved to spend time with family and friends. He loved to go hunting...
Daniel G. Cherry, Sr.
May 10, 2026
Daniel Cherry, Sr., age 64, passed away on May 10, 2026, at his home in Batavia.Daniel was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald Wiehle of Arizona and Linda Nickson of Oakfield. Later adopted by Richard Cherry Sr. Daniel had a great love of camping and the outdoors as well as a deep passion for the arts. His love...
Fred Lewis Smith
May 9, 2026
Fred Lewis Smith, 93, of Elba and formerly of Bergen, passed away on May 9, 2026 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia after a brief illness.
Fred was born on June 19, 1932 in Avon NY to the late Louis W. and Lula P. (Hardy) Smith and grew up in Pavilion NY.
Fred proudly served as former president of the Wyoming...
